Guitare Op.50

For intermediate players, Guitare, Op.50 is a melodious piece by Alphonse Hasselmans. Composed ideally for pedal Harps, this piece includes some pedal changes and some accidental alterations.

Three sections can be differentiated: Allegro Moderato (3/8), Pas trop retenu (3/4) and Tempo 1 (3/8). The last part is a variation of the theme played in the Allegro Moderato section.

Perfect for a recital, this piece for Harp is really enjoyable to play and to listen to.

Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912) is a Belgian-born French harpist, a great composer and renowned professor. He has composed and transcribed numerousworks for the Harp. He also edited and reviewed a collection of works by Bochsa. His most famous piece is a concert piece called The Wellspring, Op. 44.